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# Prerequisites

Before we start, make sure you have:

* [ ] A computer with internet access
* [ ] A Login.gov account (free to create)
* [ ] Basic familiarity with using a terminal/command line
* [ ] One of these tools installed:
  * `curl` (usually pre-installed on Mac/Linux)
  * A REST client like [Postman](https://www.postman.com/) or [Insomnia](https://insomnia.rest/) (optional)
  * A programming environment (Python, JavaScript, etc.) (optional)
* [ ] Python 3 (If you would like to follow the "Write Your First Program")